Trump and Musk Throw Support Behind Vivek Ramaswamy for Ohio Governor [WATCH]

President Donald Trump and billionaire entrepreneur Elon Musk have both thrown their weight behind Vivek Ramaswamy’s bid to become the next governor of Ohio, as reported by Fox News.

Ramaswamy, a businessman and former GOP presidential candidate, officially launched his campaign Monday, setting the stage for a major shake-up in the Buckeye State’s 2026 gubernatorial race.

BREAKING: Vivek Ramaswamy just officially announced his run for Governor of Ohio. The crowd WENT NUTS hearing it.

“I will lead Ohio to be the top state in the country to start and grow a new business. I will lead Ohio to be the top state in the country to raise a young family.… pic.twitter.com/UQ5DMPBngI

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Trump wasted no time in making his endorsement clear. Posting on Truth Social, he praised Ramaswamy as a standout leader.

“VIVEK RAMASWAMY is running for Governor of the Great State of Ohio. I know him well, competed against him, and he is something SPECIAL,” Trump wrote.

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“He’s Young, Strong, and Smart! Vivek is also a very good person, who truly loves our Country. He will be a GREAT Governor of Ohio, will never let you down, and has my COMPLETE AND TOTAL ENDORSEMENT!”

( @realDonaldTrump – Truth Social Post )
( Donald J. Trump – Feb 24, 2025, 9:51 PM ET )

VIVEK RAMASWAMY is running for Governor of the Great State of Ohio. I know him well, competed against him, and he is something SPECIAL. He’s Young, Strong, and Smart! Vivek is also a very… pic.twitter.com/vbesZOeUba

— Donald J. Trump 🇺🇸 TRUTH POSTS (@TruthTrumpPosts) February 25, 2025

Not long after Trump’s declaration, Musk echoed his support on X, formerly Twitter. Responding to Ramaswamy’s announcement, the Tesla and SpaceX chief kept it simple: “Good luck, you have my full endorsement!”

Good luck, you have my full endorsement! https://t.co/HfuiunGLs4

— Elon Musk (@elonmusk) February 25, 2025

Ramaswamy, once considered a rising star in the 2024 GOP presidential primary, dropped out to back Trump and became a key surrogate in his campaign.

More recently, he was tapped to help lead Trump’s Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), a cost-cutting initiative in the new administration. However, he stepped away from the position before Inauguration Day to focus on his gubernatorial run.

His departure from DOGE sparked rumors of a rift between him and Musk, though Ramaswamy has denied any bad blood. Now, with both Trump and Musk’s endorsements in hand, he’s making it clear he’s all in on leading Ohio.

Ramaswamy launched his campaign with a rally in Cincinnati, speaking to an enthusiastic crowd about restoring Ohio’s former greatness.

“I will lead Ohio to become the state of excellence in America.”

“Think that sounds unrealistic? It’s not. In fact, it wasn’t long ago that Ohio was that state. Today, young people on the internet make fun of something by saying ‘That’s so Ohio.’ But less than a century ago, people weren’t making fun of Ohio, they were aspiring to be Ohio.”

With Ohio’s current Republican Governor, Mike DeWine term-limited, the race to replace him is already heating up.

Ramaswamy’s entry, coupled with backing from Trump and Musk, positions him as a frontrunner in what could become one of the most-watched gubernatorial races in the country.

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